I Think I Can, I Think I Can

by Mama Rita
I was happy to hear the following words from someone whose life has had several low points over the years: "I wish I had known three years ago that things were going to be so much better."

I want to remember those words for myself. We all have to "go through" some rough times. Sadly, we sometimes act as if the rough times will never end. I certainly have been guilty of that kind of thinking.

I encourage each of us to practice a lot of faith and a little perseverance the next time the hill of life feels like a never ending steep mountain. Remember The Little Engine That Could story? That little engine had faith that he could make it over the mountain and he verbalized that faith with: I think I can, I think I can.

And especially remember that God's word says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

So let's be sure to encourage each other to persevere and stand on God's word, even when the mountain seems humongous.

I think I can, because I know God can.